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8 results for Payroll Specialist in Kanata, ON

Payroll Specialist
  • Ottawa, ON
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • 25.34 - 29.34 CAD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our team on a contract basis in Ottawa, Ontario. In this role, you will be responsible for managing full-cycle payroll processes for approximately 800 employees while ensuring accuracy and compliance with all regulations. This position offers an excellent opportunity to apply your expertise in payroll systems and financial functions within the non-profit sector.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process full-cycle payroll for a workforce of approximately 800 employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.<br>• Prepare and issue T4 forms and other required payroll documentation.<br>• Reconcile payroll accounts to maintain accurate financial records.<br>• Verify employee information and ensure compliance with all applicable requirements.<br>• Utilize payroll systems such as ADP Workforce Now and Ceridian Dayforce to manage payroll operations.<br>• Handle benefit administration and tax reporting as part of payroll functions.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams to address payroll-related inquiries and resolve discrepancies.<br>• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to all regulatory standards related to payroll and employee data.<br>• Generate detailed payroll reports and provide insights to support organizational decision-making.<br>• Stay updated on payroll regulations and best practices to ensure compliance.
  • 2025-11-11T14:05:09Z
Bilingual Senior Specialist, Total Rewards
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 89000.00 - 111000.00 CAD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Our client in the Crown Corp industry is looking to add a Bilingual Senior Specialist, Total Rewards to their HR team. This is a full-time/permanent role.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Advantages:</strong></p><p>-Competitive salary (89-111K)</p><p>-Full benefits + pension</p><p>-4 weeks vacation + 3 weeks sick time off</p><p>-HSA/Wellness </p><p>-Hybrid + flex hours</p><p>-Excellent team and manager</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Develop and implement pay equity, pension, benefits, and recognition reward policies aligned with organizational strategies and regulatory requirements.</p><p>• Manage compensation programs, including salary adjustments, merit increases, bonuses, and employee recognition initiatives.</p><p>• Provide expert advice and coaching to HR teams and business leaders regarding total rewards programs.</p><p>• Assess and refine total rewards strategies to ensure alignment with business objectives and workforce needs.</p><p>• Oversee system ownership and maintenance, ensuring tools and reporting mechanisms support organizational goals.</p><p>• Monitor and ensure compliance with governance standards, including regular reporting to regulatory bodies.</p><p>• Design and deliver educational programs on pay equity, retirement planning, and recognition rewards for employees and management.</p><p>• Develop communication materials such as booklets, intranet updates, and total rewards statements.</p><p>• Prepare executive-level briefings and presentations on program performance and strategic initiatives.</p><p>• Utilize analytics to evaluate compensation offerings and support data-driven decision-making.</p>
  • 2025-11-21T16:04:57Z
Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 21.38 - 24.75 CAD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Ottawa, Ontario. In this role, you will handle high-volume invoice processing, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company standards. This position is ideal for a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to maintaining efficient financial operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process and code invoices with accuracy and attention to detail, ensuring compliance with internal policies.<br>• Manage vendor accounts and reconcile discrepancies in a timely manner.<br>• Utilize ERP systems to streamline payment processing and maintain financial records.<br>• Handle payment processing tasks, including issuing checks and electronic fund transfers.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve invoice-related queries and discrepancies.<br>• Maintain organized records of accounts payable transactions for auditing purposes.<br>• Ensure timely and accurate completion of monthly accounts payable reports.<br>• Monitor and track outstanding payments, following up with vendors as needed.<br>• Support the implementation of accounting software systems to enhance operational efficiency.<br>• Assist in identifying opportunities for process improvement within the accounts payable function.
  • 2025-11-03T15:18:56Z
Bilingual Finance Officer
  • Central Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 65000.00 - 70000.00 CAD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Robert Half is partnering with an excellent organization that's looking for a bilingual Finance Officer to join their team. This is a full-time/permanent role on site. </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Advantages:</strong></p><p>-Competitive salary (65-70K)</p><p>-Full benefits + RRSP match</p><p>-Up to 4 weeks vacation + 15 sick days</p><p>-Free parking</p><p>-Excellent team</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Prepare and issue sales invoices accurately and in a timely manner.</p><p>• Conduct follow-up calls with customers to address overdue accounts and arrange payments.</p><p>• Generate detailed aging reports to monitor outstanding balances.</p><p>• Process and apply debits, credits, and payments, including cheques and credit card transactions.</p><p>• Manage employee expense claims by reviewing and processing them for reimbursement.</p><p>• Investigate and resolve customer disputes related to billing and payments.</p><p>• Create journal entries and assist in maintaining accurate financial records.</p><p>• Handle the bank reconciliation.</p><p>• Process the employees' payroll including bonuses, deductions, and taxes. </p><p>• Assist with the month end closing duties.</p><p>• Assist the Finance Manager with other financial duties.</p><p>• Reconcile monthly revenue accounts and support year-end closing and audit preparations.</p>
  • 2025-11-21T16:04:57Z
CFO
  • Orleans, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 140000.00 - 180000.00 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>Due to a retirement our client is looking for an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) or Director of Finance to join our clients team in Orleans, Ontario. This role requires a strong leader with expertise in financial management, strategic planning, and operational oversight. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to drive organizational success by implementing best practices, managing diverse teams, and ensuring compliance with financial and administrative standards.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Develop and implement strategic financial plans in collaboration with executive management to achieve corporate goals.</p><p>• Oversee and provide leadership to HR, administrative staff, and accounting teams, ensuring efficient operations and strong team performance.</p><p>• Review contracts for financial compliance, providing detailed feedback and coordinating with legal experts when necessary.</p><p>• Manage relationships with third-party IT service providers and offer technical support for software applications, including Microsoft tools and accounting systems.</p><p>• Act as a global administrator for Microsoft platforms, handling identity management, security, licensing, and communication tools.</p><p>• Maintain and process security clearances for employees in compliance with government regulations.</p><p>• Supervise financial operations across multiple entities, including reviewing payables, payroll, financial statements, and tax returns for inactive corporations.</p><p>• Coordinate updates to corporate minute books and oversee documentation for holding companies.</p><p>• Prepare and sign prequalification proposals and tender bonds, collaborating with estimators for technical inputs.</p><p>• Lead safety, training, and certification initiatives to ensure compliance and enhance organizational standards.</p>
  • 2025-11-21T16:04:57Z
Full Charge Bookkeeper
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 26.60 - 30.80 CAD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Full Charge Bookkeeper to join a dynamic construction company in Ottawa, Ontario. This long-term contract position offers an excellent opportunity to apply your expertise in financial operations and payroll management. The ideal candidate has a strong background in unionized environments and hands-on experience with Jonas software.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Handle full-cycle bookkeeping tasks including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations.<br>• Manage credit card reconciliations and ensure accurate expense tracking.<br>• Oversee collections for accounts over 60 days and maintain effective communication with clients.<br>• Process full-cycle payroll for a workforce of fewer than 100 employees using Jonas software.<br>• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and maintain accurate financial records.<br>• Collaborate with management to provide financial reports and insights.<br>• Monitor and address discrepancies in billing and payments.<br>• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of accounting practices and software.<br>• Support internal audits and resolve any identified issues.
  • 2025-11-12T16:04:07Z
AR Clerk (Cash Application)
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 55000.00 - 60000.00 CAD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Our client in the professional services space is looking to add an Accounts Receivable Clerk focusing on cash application. This is a full-time/permanent role.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Additional details:</strong></p><p>-Full benefits + RRSP matching</p><p>-3 weeks vacation + personal days</p><p>-Hybrid work model (2 days on site)</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>-Accurately posting incoming payments (including cheques, wires, cash, and credit card transactions). </p><p>-Investigating unidentified payments received, and supporting similar investigations for other offices as needed.</p><p>-Accessing client accounts payable portals to monitor and reconcile payment activity.</p><p>-Coordinating the return of client overpayments, subject to appropriate approvals.</p><p>-Maintaining records of receipts and managing the credit card remittance mailbox, while responding to client inquiries regarding remittance advice.</p><p>-Processing accounts receivable write-offs following company policy.</p><p>-Handling the processing and reconciliation of credit card transactions.</p><p>-Tracking unapplied and suspense funds to ensure proper allocation.</p><p>-Reallocating payments received for other accounts to the appropriate accounts.</p><p>-Preparing the daily Cash to Accounts Receivable report.</p><p>-Completing electronic funds transfer setup forms for the local office.</p><p>-Serving as a point of contact for client payment-related questions.</p>
  • 2025-11-21T16:04:57Z
Accounts Receivable Clerk
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 19.00 - 22.00 CAD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable Clerk to join our team on a contract basis in Ottawa, Ontario. This role is ideal for someone with strong communication skills and a background in managing financial transactions. As part of the real estate and property industry, you will play a key role in ensuring timely collections and accurate account reconciliations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Handle tenant collections, ensuring timely and accurate payments.<br>• Perform account reconciliations to resolve discrepancies and maintain financial accuracy.<br>• Process billing and invoicing with attention to detail.<br>• Manage cash applications and monitor payment statuses.<br>• Conduct commercial collections, ensuring adherence to company policies.<br>• Enter financial data into relevant systems with precision.<br>• Collaborate with team members to streamline accounts receivable processes.<br>• Generate reports on accounts receivable activities to assist in decision-making.<br>• Provide excellent customer service to tenants regarding payment inquiries.<br>• Utilize software tools such as Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks, and SAP for efficient data management.
  • 2025-11-12T20:48:40Z